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BAY 555S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

23,630 mi
Last recorded23,630 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAY 555S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 23,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

parts of chassis rusted

slight play in steering centre idler

some non structural parts corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 20,634 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre steering idler has slight play in bush

Fail 29 Jul 2019 20,634 miles

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis/inner wingcorroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre steering idler has slight play in bush

Pass 15 Aug 2018 17,579 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in centre steering relay bush

Fail 13 Aug 2018 17,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in centre steering relay bush

Pass 21 Aug 2017 13,528 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres run close to wheel arches

Fail 17 Aug 2017 13,522 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine earth lead disconnected

rear tyres run close to wheel arches

Pass 11 Aug 2016 11,477 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 10,044 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 8,848 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front sus bumpstops missing

nsf chassis xmember corroded

osr roadwheel badly corroded

rear camber angle out

rear tyres perishing

repairs sealed over

road wheels corroding

various places corroding on vehicle

Fail 21 May 2014 8,848 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various places corroding on vehicle

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front sus bumpstops missing

nsf chassis xmember corroded

osr roadwheel badly corroded

rear camber angle out

rear tyres perishing

road wheels corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2014 8,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing + nsr worn on edge

nsf chassis xmember corroded

nsf sus bumpstop missing

osr driveshaft joint clonking when rotated

rear camber angle out

road wheels corroding

various places cooring on vehicle

osr roadwheel badly corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 7,843 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 7,843 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2012 5,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2012 5,420 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust tailpipe badly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,667 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gaiter split on n/s rear drive shaft

parts of structure at earlier stages of coprrosion

steering at maximum allowable free play

Pass 21 Apr 2010 98,449 miles

rear tyres have some sidewall cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2010 98,447 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyre sidewall cracking

valve covers leaking oil

Pass 11 Mar 2009 92,577 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 92,577 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 91,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 91,172 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 90,128 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 90,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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BAY 555S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 41,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAY 555S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BAY 555S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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